as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the crux of the problem is that the school's current budget is totally inadequate
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Recent Examples of crux
The slate announcement catches the U.S. TV scene at a particular crux.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
The emotional crux of the show is Joan and Kelly, and each and every scene is just heartbreak.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Of course, the biggest challenge for any startup is gaining traction, and this challenge is even more pointed in a blockchain scenario, where network effects are the very crux of success.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
That’s the philosophical crux at the center of the movie Hit Man, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix June 7.
—Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
The emotional crux of the show is Joan and Kelly, and each and every scene is just heartbreak.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024
Of course, the biggest challenge for any startup is gaining traction, and this challenge is even more pointed in a blockchain scenario, where network effects are the very crux of success.
—Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
That’s the philosophical crux at the center of the movie Hit Man, now playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix June 7.
—Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
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The blank page becomes a liminal territory where the very essence of artistic identity undergoes alchemical transformation through the crucible of motherhood.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Through a vacuum distillation process, the wine retains its authentic body and essence, with a touch of natural grape added to enhance its depth.Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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At the core of intelligent system design is the principle of instrumentation and iterative improvement.Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, at its core, nuclear arms control has worked due to the sheer destructive potential of nuclear weapons.Luke Widenhouse, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Bread recommends applying a generous amount of oil from root to tip and leaving on for at least 20 minutes and as long as overnight.Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Boswell navigates them with empathetic curiosity, always seeking out the root cause.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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O'Heir did not take any of the jokes to heart but was touched by Pratt's support.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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During this window, the radiant point below the Big Dipper between the constellations Boötes and Draco will be well-positioned in the northeastern sky.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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At that point, the moles could see in dim light, and perhaps still came above ground at night.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
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Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Crux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crux. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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